Reviews

Mrs PierceJuly 2018

“I would like to thank the staff at sykes as I changed the cottage and they were very helpful.”

as for the cottage it was very nice very well equipped but would benefit greatly with a shower in the upstairs bathroom and a shower tray in downstairs shower.
the television aerial was intermitant
and there is no wi fi

“Both my husband and myself felt that the location of the property was absolutely perfect for a holiday in County Durham.”

We had a very busy week, sightseeing, walking, visiting National Trust properties, plus the 'eateries' in Lanchester were very nice. We hope to return.

Mrs BarracloughMarch 2018

“The cottage was freezing cold the TV areal failed to work at times and the photo ...”

The cottage was freezing cold the TV areal failed to work at times and the photo of the cottage was a very old one as the conifer trees in the garden were huge making it very dark inside the owners of the property were very helpful

Mrs HancoxNovember 2017

“Cottage was lovely , larger than we thought Plenty of places to eat in such a small village.”

The kings Head pub had a good choice of food .Great location for visiting other places. Beamish Museum well worth a visit. Park and ride ideal for Duhram. Overall a lovely break.

Mrs OvertonJuly 2017

“Great location easy 2 min stroll into the village
Cottage was great, all you needed for a holiday”

“Spacious accommodation ideally situated for touring area”

Lovely spacious cottage ideally situated for touring area. Set in a pleasant village location there is a small convenience store, 2 pubs and a couple of restaurants. Cottage is about 20 minutes from Durham. Beamish, Newcastle and the Northumberland coast are reachable within an hour or less. The cottage could benefit from the availability of Wifi as it's currently not available (which was a problem for our 2 teenage kids!) and the TV reception would be greatly improved if the indoor aerial was ditched and a proper outside aerial installed. Having said that we enjoyed our stay and would recommend this cottage to anyone who wanted to visit the area.

Mrs BricknellMay 2017

“Comfortable spacious cottage ideally placed for sightseeing.”

Could be even better if Wifi was available and the TV reception would be greatly improved if connected to a proper aerial rather than the inside one as at present.

“Lovely homely cottage”

Prospect Cottage is a lovely cosy and homely cottage. The village is pretty and has everything you could need with a good bus service to Durham and Newcastle within minutes walk form the cottage.
Eating out was a pleasure in all the restaurants within the village and the portions were huge!!

“Quaint and well placed, if cold in some rooms”

A quaint cottage with all the amenities we needed, however as it slept 6 it would have been nice if there was seating for 6 in the living room. The TV was old and made a funny noise. The 3rd bedroom/seating area was VERY cold and some areas smell of damp slightly although the rest of the house was lovely and warm.We had 2 cars and had difficulty turning so as not to reverse out onto a main road. Overall we had a very pleasant stay.

“tasteful character cottage”

Loved the size and layout of the cottage. Style successfully achieved with smart decor and furniture. Our teenage children couldn't wait to explore it. Loved the aubergine-colour theme. Really good for family stay - three good-size bedrooms with super kitchen and bathrooms. Owner very helpful and friendly. Any problems quickly sorted. Very pretty double-fronted cottage. Would stay again.

“A super cottage!”

This cottage was even better than the description! A bedroom and shower room is completely separate form the other 2 bedrooms and bathroom which made it ideal for our newlyweds who were in our group! It was ideally situated, quiet but a walk away from shops and pub serving good food. Yards away were great walks and bicycle trails. The facilities in the cottage were excellent and the owners weree very friendly and helpful but discreet!
Thank you to everyone at Sykes cottages and a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2010!

The property

A stone-built, terraced property adjoining the owner's home in the village of Lanchester, in the heart of lovely County Durham.

Prospect Cottage offers warm and comfortable accommodation from which to explore the surrounding area.

There is an attractive garden to the front, and an enclosed yard to the rear while inside the property has been well decorated and furnished to make a charmingly cosy base.

A visit to the historic city of Durham, just 9 miles away, is a must, and within easy driving distance are the Wear Valley, Wolsingham, Derwent Reservoir, Diggerland and the Roman Wall.

The Riverside Durham County Cricket Ground, which features International and Test matches, is less than 30 minutes' drive away, while further afield but worth the trip are the spectacular beaches and castles of the Northumberland Heritage Coastline.

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About the location

LANCHESTER

Durham 8 miles; Newcastle 20 miles.

Set in the beautiful countryside of County Durham, approximately eight miles to the west of the historic City of Durham itself, is the village of Lanchester. The village took its name from the Roman fort of Longovicium situated half a mile south-west of Lanchester. Today, the Roman connection is reflected in the many Northumbrian tourist attractions along Hadrian’s Wall. Evidence of the Roman occupation in Lanchester is strong - stones from the original fort are incorporated into both local farm buildings and Lanchester’s attractive Church of All Saints, dating from Norman times. Now a thriving and substantial village, Lanchester has a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants. The surrounding countryside is superb for walking - the Lanchester Valley Walk runs the course of a disused railway line from Consett to Durham and is excellent for walkers or cyclists. With Durham City just 8 miles away, and Newcastle just 20 miles, there are many fantastic shopping opportunities within easy reach. An excellent base for Weardale and Teesdale, Cumbria and The Pennines, not to mention the historic Roman Wall Country together with the fabulous beaches and castles of the North Sea Coastline.